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Holidays and Observances:
Holidays and Observances:
Eid Al-Fitr, evening of Friday, April 21st through evening of Saturday, April 22nd: A feast marking the end of the Islamic fast of Ramadan.
On Wednesday, May 3rd, all TA 9th and 10th-grade students will participate in NWEA testing. May 3rd is an Early Release day and the whole morning will be dedicated to testing. There will be no classes for 11th and 12th grade students. However, students will have the option to participate in post-secondary planning workshops, more details will be sent out via email.
Learning about the NWEA:
During advisory on April 7th, sophomores participated in a class meeting where they learned more about the NWEA test administration. Freshmen have a class meeting scheduled for April 13th. During the week of April 24th, students will participate in practice testing within their Math and English classes and learn more about the test logistics and digital tools available to them when taking the test.
Important facts about the NWEA:
Individual student results are not connected to a student’s class grades, but teachers use the information to inform their instruction.
A student’s results on the NWEA testing do become part of their educational record.
There is no ‘opt-out’ permission available for students and the school will be requiring students to make up testing as necessary.
Before the test day, students should:
Plan for a good night’s sleep the night before the test.
Eat a healthy breakfast at home or arrive at school in time to access breakfast in the cafeteria.
Have their iPad fully charged before arriving at school AND bring their charging block/cord to school.
On the test day:
Snacks and water will be available for students during the test administration, however, students may bring their own water bottles and snacks as preferred.
Student phones and smart watches will need to be turned off during the test and placed in a student’s backpack throughout the duration of the test administration.
Students should bring a book to read or other hard-copy work to complete, as they will not be allowed to access their iPads once they have completed their testing.
If you have any specific questions about the NWEA, please reach out to your school counselor.
PROM is coming soon!
Why spend money on a prom dress when you can have one free? See Mrs. Martin in the School Counseling Office to get more information and make a time to check out the beautiful dresses!
BRCOT - No School on Thursday
BRCOT students who require bus transportation should report to the library during their usual BRCOT time.
College Fair
School Counseling Office would like to invite all Juniors to attend the NEACAC (New England Association for College Admission Counseling) college fair on May 18th at the Augusta Civic Center from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Students will have the opportunity to meet with hundreds of college representatives from around the country. Please sign up at the School Counseling Office. Seating on the bus is limited and students will be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Last week in Advisory was reinforcing the idea that multitasking is a myth! The video requires you to do two timed activities that show how difficult it is to "switchtask."
You will need a blank piece of paper and a writing utensil. However, it is perfectly fine for you to use Notability and your Apple pencil. The activity is embedded in the video.
1. Watch the video titled "Try the Myth of Multitasking Exercise! | Updated Version of Multitask Test."
Clubs & Activities Announcements:
Athletics Announcements:
Senior Corner
Senior Corner
Senior Announcements:
CLICK HERE FOR PROM DETAILS! Ticket sales end next week, have you paid your graduation fee?
Make Graduation Fee Payment through MySchoolBucks - click on the store icon to choose Graduation Fee (do not add to your lunch account!)
Seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to review the 2023 Senior End of Year Information document if you have any questions about your final semester and the celebratory events in the spring.
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
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